Pop Music Culture & Industry
Advanced Pop Music Trivia
Behind the Music Industry
100

What is Sabrina Carpenters most FAMOUS song as of 2025?

Espresso

100

Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album shares a name with a common candy flavor.

SOUR

100

This major annual event in California is known for blending pop music, fashion, and influencers

Coachella

200

A "Billboard Hot 100" chart-topper means a song is ranked #1 in this country.

United States

200

Before launching her solo career, Beyoncé was a member of this R&B girl group.

Destiny's Child

200

The term for when an artist owns the rights to their original sound recordings.

Master Rights

300

This streaming platform is one of the most used services to listen to music worldwide.

Spotify

300

This pop star made a surprise release of two full albums in 2020 during the pandemic: folklore and evermore.

Taylor Swift

300

This Swedish producer is known for shaping the sound of pop stars like Britney Spears, NSYNC, and Katy Perry.

Max Martin

400

In the music industry, this role involves shaping the sound of an artist's recordings, often in a studio.

Music Producer

400

This 2020 album by The Weeknd features the hit single "Blinding Lights," which broke Billboard chart records.

After Hours

400

This three-letter deal in the music business includes touring, merchandise, and record sales under one agreement.

360 deal

500

This five-letter abbreviation represents the group that gives out the Grammy Awards.

Recording Academy (or NARAS)

500

Billie Eilish made history at the 2020 Grammys by winning the four major categories. Name two of those categories.

Best New Artist, Album of the Year, Record of the Year, or Song of the Year

500

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certifies album sales. What is the highest certification level they offer?

Diamond

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